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Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Footwear Closing Operations II
Chapter 1: Determine job requirement
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⚑ What you will be able to do

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • correctly use the tools, equipment, machines, and materials needed for footwear closing operations based on the job requirements
  • select the right tools, equipment, and machines for each footwear closing task
  • accurately set and adjust the parameters of footwear closing tools and machines following job specifications
  • maintain footwear closing tools, equipment, and machines on schedule to ensure they work well
  • follow your organization’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) carefully and correctly
  • read and follow written instructions to complete tasks as required
  • observe legal requirements, standards, and professional codes in your work
  • maintain a safe workplace by following OSHA guidelines
  • keep accurate records and documents according to your organization’s policies

Mastering these skills helps you work efficiently and safely, making you a valuable professional in the footwear industry.

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Analyze job specifications for footwear closing operations

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Closing Operations II
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Analyze the provided job specification sheet for a men's leather shoe closing operation detailing sole attachment and upper closing dimensions as per the 280mm x 110mm x 60mm shoe sample.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Measuring tapeJob specification sheets
Notebook and penFootwear sample (men's leather shoe)
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Job specification sheets1 set per Candidate
2Footwear sample (men's leather shoe)1 Pc per Candidate
3Measuring tape1 Pc per Candidate
4Notebook and pen1 set per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Job specification analysis
Wears appropriate PPE before handling documents and sample
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, zero if absent)		2
Carefully reviews job specification sheet for key closing operations requirements
(Award 3 marks for thorough review and identification of key points)		3
Measures specified dimensions on the footwear sample accurately
(Award 3 marks for correct measurement technique and recording)		3
Records all key closing operation requirements clearly in notebook
(Award 2 marks for clear and organized notes matching specifications)		2
Identifies and highlights any discrepancies between sample and job specification
(Award 3 marks for correctly noting differences or confirming compliance)		3
Sub-Total13
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Complete and accurate annotated job specification analysis report matching shoe sample dimensions (280mm length x 110mm width x 60mm height)
(Award 7 marks for report completeness, accuracy, and clarity)		7
Sub-Total7
GRAND TOTAL20
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Identify and classify materials required for footwear closing based on job specifications

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Closing Operations II
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  List and classify all materials needed to close a footwear upper measuring 280mm length as per the job specification.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Measuring tapeUpper leather pieces
Material sample cardsThread spools
Specification sheetLining materials
Insole materials
Outsole materials
Eyelets
Adhesive glue
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Upper leather pieces10 Pcs per Candidate
2Thread spools3 Spools per Candidate
3Lining materials5 Pcs per Candidate
4Insole materials10 Pcs per Candidate
5Outsole materials5 Pcs per Candidate
6Eyelets50 Pcs per Candidate
7Adhesive glue1 Bottle per 3 Candidates
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Identify materials
Candidate uses PPE correctly before starting
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, 0 if missing)		2
Candidate refers to job specification sheet
(Award 3 marks for consulting specification, 0 if not)		3
Candidate measures upper length accurately (within ±5mm)
(Award 3 marks if measurement within tolerance, 0 if not)		3
Candidate lists all required materials as per job needs
(Award 2 marks each for listing upper leather, thread, lining; 0 if missing)		6
Candidate includes additional materials (insole, outsole, eyelets, adhesive)
(Award 1.5 marks each for correctly listing all four materials, 0 if missing)		6
Candidate classifies materials correctly into categories (e.g., leather, textile, accessories)
(Award 5 marks for correct classification, 0 if incorrect or missing)		5
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PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Complete and accurate list of materials matching job specification
(Award 10 marks if all materials listed and classified correctly, 0 if incomplete)		10
Measurement recorded matches specified upper length (280mm ±5mm)
(Award 5 marks if measurement within tolerance, 0 if outside)		5
Sub-Total15
GRAND TOTAL40
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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Am I competent?

At the start of this chapter we promised you would be able to:

  • correctly use the tools, equipment, machines, and materials needed for footwear closing operations based on the job requirements
  • select the right tools, equipment, and machines for each footwear closing task
  • accurately set and adjust the parameters of footwear closing tools and machines following job specifications
  • maintain footwear closing tools, equipment, and machines on schedule to ensure they work well
  • follow your organization’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) carefully and correctly
  • read and follow written instructions to complete tasks as required
  • observe legal requirements, standards, and professional codes in your work
  • maintain a safe workplace by following OSHA guidelines
  • keep accurate records and documents according to your organization’s policies

Tick each one you can genuinely do.

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